Latah Recovery Center
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Recovery Radio 8/24/2024
Recovery Radio 8/24/2024
Recovery Radio 8/24/2024
Thursday 22nd August 2024
Denise and Johnny discuss Dr. Anna Lemke's insights on brain function in addiction, offering practical advice for managing recovery.
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Latah Recovery Center
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Addiction: A Deep Dive with Dr. Anna Lemke
Episode Overview
- Dopamine plays a key role in addiction by stimulating the brain's pleasure centre.
- Balancing pleasure and pain is crucial for managing addiction.
- A 30-day detox period can help reset the brain's equilibrium.
- Community support and 12-step programmes are valuable tools in recovery.
- Building healthy habits one day at a time can lead to long-term success.
"Dopamine gets released and stimulates that pleasure centre, making you extremely happy in your mind"
Get ready to dive into a fascinating discussion on Recovery Radio, where Denise and Johnny break down an insightful podcast featuring Dr. Anna Lemke. Dr. Lemke, a renowned psychiatrist from Stanford University, shares her expertise on brain function in addiction, offering a deep look into the science behind our cravings and behaviours. Denise and Johnny take you through the key points of Dr. Lemke's talk, focusing on the role of dopamine in addiction and how it impacts our daily lives.
You'll hear about the delicate balance between pleasure and pain in the brain, and how addiction can disrupt this equilibrium, leading to a cycle of dependency. Denise shares her personal experiences with addiction and recovery, highlighting the small but significant struggles many face, like binge-watching TV or excessive social media use. Johnny adds his own reflections, making the conversation relatable and engaging.
They discuss practical steps for managing addiction, including the importance of a 30-day detox period to reset the brain's balance and the benefits of community support. The episode also touches on the power of 12-step programmes and the concept of building healthy habits one day at a time. Dr. Lemke's insights are complemented by Denise and Johnny's real-life stories, making this episode both educational and deeply personal.
If you're curious about how your brain works in addiction or looking for practical advice on managing your own recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen. It’s packed with valuable information and heartfelt anecdotes that will leave you feeling informed and inspired.